Category Archives: Stolen, Microchipped, reunited,

Exciting update as Defra include #FernsLaw request to make it compulsory for vets to check microchip registration in their online survey.

DEFRA: We are launching this consultation to seek your views on proposals to make cat microchipping a compulsory requirement of cat ownership in England. We are also taking this opportunity to consult on the compulsory scanning of pets (dogs and cats) for microchips. The Government want to hear from you. Government Online Consultation for dog… Read More

There are 14 UK microchip databases, what are their positions on Compulsory Microchip Scanning? Let’s find out how they support us? #FernsLaw #MakeChipsCount

ASK YOUR PET’S MICROCHIP DATABASE IF THEY SUPPORT COMPULSORY SCANNING & MICROCHIP REGISTRATION CHECKS BY THE VETERINARY PROFESSION: After the revelation that the Kennel Club and Petlog do not support compulsory microchip checks, we wondered what the position is for the remaining 13 UK databases. Dear _ Microchip Database, My pets microchip number is:- I… Read More

Kennel Club and Petlog support compulsory microchip checking to reunite missing and stolen pets #FernsLaw #MakeChipsCount

Fern’s Law petition, which is waiting for a debate in Parliament, calls for vets, rescues and authorities to check microchips at first treatment to reunite stolen and missing microchipped cats and dogs. The new proposed Microchip (Pet) Bill leaves out any hope of sold on pets getting back home and completely ignores Fern’s Law petition!… Read More

STOLEN AND MISSING PETS LEFT OFF THE PRIVATE MEMBERS BILL: LEAVING FAMILIES WITH MISSING MICROCHIPPED PETS DEVASTATED #FernsLaw #PetTheftReform

Today there was a Ten Minute Rule Motion: Pets (Microchips) 22nd September 2020 The Private Members Bill (PMB) for Pets (Microchips) in Parliament will have its second reading in January 2021 but will only include councils to scan deceased cats on roads ( Gizmo’s Legacy) and for vets to scan before euthanising a healthy animal… Read More

RIP Harlow, let down by the unregulated microchip system! How many other deceased microchipped pets are left in council freezers? Please sign #FernsLaw petition.

RIP HARLOW: Another family let down by a shambolic microchip system and why we have #FernsLaw petition:- https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300010 Harlow went missing after being spooked by fireworks on 26th August 2020 in Oldham at 10.45 pm. On Friday, 28th a lady saw a little brown dog deceased on the road. She couldn’t stop then but made… Read More

“Hello Mrs Ferrier. I think we have your dog”, Fern had been stolen 6 years before and Jodie relives that fateful day #FernsLaw

Fern’s return has given hope to many families still searching for their missing microchipped pets, you can help by sharing her story and signing #FernsLaw petition:- https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300010 Standing in the kitchen, just about to start dinner on an ordinary Wednesday evening. I looked over at my phone and could see a voicemail message had appeared.… Read More

Police give stray dog to someone without checking microchip registration! #FernsLaw

Natalie Duck turned to Facebook when her dog Dyson got lost. ‘Please can everyone share Dyson got out earlier. He took himself to the Esplanade, Rochester and the police were called. I’ve called the police and they got re-united with owner on their records. I’m hoping that someone has taken him in to look after… Read More

WOULD THESE TWO DOGS HAVE BEEN REUNITED IF THEY HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE VETS WITH A NEW OWNER PRESENT? #FernsLaw

SCANNING BEFORE MICROCHIPPING IS COMPULSORY SCANNING STRAY DOGS FOR A MICROCHIP IS COMPULSORY SCANNING AND CHECKING MICROCHIP REGISTRATION ON FIRST CONSULTATION IS NOT COMPULSORY, It’s only recommended as Best Practice  Thank you for sharing these stories. I just wondered if these dogs had been bought into you as new patients would you have checked… Read More

Tinkerbell the cat reunited after 10 years because she was dumped #VetsGetScanning #FernsLaw

UPDATE : Tinkerbell went missing when she was quite young, someone had taken her in and never got her scanned for a microchip. That person then abandoned her when they moved out, we then picked her up, scanned her for a chip and reunited her with her original owner. ❤️Happy Valentines reunion ❤️Tinkerbell went missing… Read More